



Things to Do in Bradford This Weekend with Kids
Our top picks for families in Bradford this weekend — from free parks and museums to paid experiences. We update this list every week with the venues and events we'd actually recommend, so you can make the most of your Saturday and Sunday.
Events & Groups this weekend
Fri 6 – Sun 8 Nov · Bradford
Museums(7)

Cliffe Castle
★4.7Explore sparkling Victorian rooms and discover something for everyone at this historic castle museum in Keighley.

Cartwright Hall
★4.6Explore inspiring art collections in a historic gallery set within beautiful Lister Park, with free entry and family-friendly facilities.

Bradford Industrial Museum
★4.7Explore Bradford's industrial heritage in a restored Victorian mill with interactive exhibits, craft activities, and family-friendly programming.

Salts Mill
★4.6Explore multiple art galleries, exhibitions, and the Peace Museum housed in a historic Victorian mill, plus enjoy dining at Salts Diner and browse independent shops.

Cliffe Castle Cafè, Park & Museum
★4.7Explore a Victorian mansion museum, award-winning gardens, and children's play area in this historic park steeped in textile industry heritage.
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Country Parks(3)

Hirst Wood Nature Reserve
★4.7Explore a tranquil community nature reserve nestled along the picturesque River Aire between Bingley and Saltaire, perfect for family walks and outdoor discovery.

High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre
★4.6Experience premier outdoor adventure education in the Yorkshire Dales with climbing, canoeing, archery, bushcraft and multi-activity holiday clubs for families and schools.

Bolton Abbey
★4.7Explore 30,000 acres of Yorkshire Dales countryside featuring ancient ruins, woodland trails, riverside walks and year-round family events from curlew safaris to Christmas celebrations.
Farms(3)

Hesketh Farm Park
★4.7Experience hands-on farm activities and seasonal events in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, perfect for families with young children.

Thornton Hall Country Park
★4.6Enjoy an award-winning family attraction combining indoor soft play, friendly farm animals, outdoor adventures and seasonal events across the Yorkshire-Lancashire border.

SMJ Falconry
★4.9Experience hands-on encounters with over 50 magnificent birds of prey in exclusive, pre-booked sessions at Yorkshire's premier falconry centre.
Play Cafés(2)

The Hidden Castle Skipton
★4.7Explore the world's first fully immersive medieval role-play castle where children dress up, discover themed rooms, and create their own adventures through imaginative play.

Funopolis
★4.2Explore Bradford's biggest indoor play centre with slides, towers, soft play zones for all ages, and a proper café serving real coffee and hot meals.
Bowling(1)
City Park(1)
Go-Karting(1)
Heritage Site(1)
Soft Play Center(1)
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